Novo Nordisk 's support
expands the program's capability to share important health management
information with young Native Americans, and also enables camp organizers to
include programs relevant to campers ' native roots," said Michelle
Dennison-Farris of the Native Youth Preventing Diabetes program.6 million customer accounts
in a 50,000-square-mile service area within central, coastal and
Southern California .

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, said, "Diabetes is the
most pressing health concern among Native Americans today. 11/16/04.-- --Southern
California Edison (SCE) and the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Nations
will sponsor a workshop on economic development and tribal governance
next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17 and 18, at the Pechanga
Resort and Casino here.

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Martin Soeters, president of Novo Nordisk Inc.
The company has the broadest diabetes product portfolio in the industry,
including the most advanced products within the area of insulin delivery
systems. With headquarters in Denmark , Novo Nordisk employs approximately
20,000 full-time employees in 69 countries, and markets its products in 179
countries.

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Campers will be selected based on criteria set forth by each
participating tribe. By supporting
programs such as Native Youth Preventing Diabetes that educate young Native
Americans on diabetes prevention, Novo Nordisk hopes to help change the course
of diabetes for future generations in this community.com; for United States information, visit
http://www.jsp.

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With Novo Nordisk's donation, Native Youth Preventing Diabetes has been
able to extend the camp from a day camp experience to a residential camp for
five days and four nights. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in
Copenhagen and London.novonordisk.com.

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Campers will attend classes on diabetes prevention,
nutrition and behavioral health, and participate in activities including
swimming, horseback riding and outdoor games. Campers will also be tested for
diabetes and other health issues, and receive health management advice from
staff physicians, nurses, dieticians, exercise specialists, and behavioral
health counselors. Additionally, complications from diabetes are major
causes of death in Native American communities.diabetes.org/diabetes-statistics/native-americans .

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TEMECULA, Calif.
The "Native Nations" summit will build on the work done at a 2003
workshop held in the Owens Valley and sponsored by SCE and the Bishop
Paiute Tribe.
"There is great potential for new business development among the
tribes here in Southern California," said Bill Bryan, vice president,
SCE business customer division.

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Novo Nordisk Supports Diabetes Prevention Camp for Native American youth

PRINCETON, N.
Over 150 young Native Americans ranging in age from 8-13 years from the
eight tribes are expected to participate in the diabetes prevention camp from
June 13-17, which will be held at Camp Cimarron, a Campfire USA site, in
Coyle, OK."
The Native Youth Preventing Diabetes program was established in 2002 by
five Native American tribes to address the growing epidemic of diabetes among
the Native American population and aid in disease prevention through awareness
and education. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as
hemostasis management, growth hormone therapy, and hormone therapy for women. "Through our participation in this
partnership, we seek to help foster business opportunity and growth
for the benefit of the tribes.

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2 times more likely to have diabetes than
non -Hispanic whites.
Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services
that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and
society.

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Camp events during the evening will include Native
American cultural activities. For global information, visit
http: //www.novonordisk-us.
http://www.

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Native Youth Preventing
Diabetes will use the donation to expand their diabetes prevention camp for
Native American youth and will invite children to attend from the eight tribes
which comprise the program -- Absentee Shawnee, Citizen Potawatomi, Kickapoo ,
Iowa, Sac and Fox, Cheyenne-Arapaho, Chickasaw, and Pawnee. In addition to the camp, the program will provide extension
opportunities to after-school programs to encourage healthy living and disease
prevention. (1)

Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care . Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol 'NVO'.
An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California
Edison is one of the nation's largest electric utilities , serving a
population of more than 13 million via 4.

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J., Novo Nordisk Inc., a
world leader in diabetes care, announced today that it will donate $15,000 to
the Native Youth Preventing Diabetes program.
"Novo Nordisk's generous donation will allow our Native Youth Preventing
Diabetes camp to not only continue, but to flourish.
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 107,000 Native
Americans and Alaska Natives receiving care from Indian Health Services (IHS)
have diabetes and moreover, are 2.

(1) American Diabetes Association.

SCE to Cosponsor Workshop on Native American Economic Development

While that workshop focused on ways Native Americans can
better determine their future, exercise self-governing power
effectively, and build sustainable economies, next week's conference
will highlight success stories and challenges to growth and
development .
SCE's economic and business development group helps foster
business growth within the company 's 50,000-square-mile service area."
Created in 1995 to safeguard tribal sovereignty, tribal government
rights, and cultural identity, the tribal alliance includes 13 tribes
in California, primarily in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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